Tata Motors opens registered vehicle scrapping facility in Surat
Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile manufacturer, takes a giant leap towards sustainable mobility with the inauguration of its state-of-the-art Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF) in Surat, Gujarat. Named ‘Re.Wi.Re – Recycle with Respect,’ this advanced facility, inaugurated by PB Balaji, Group Chief Financial Officer, Tata Motors, underscores the company’s commitment to environmentally friendly processes. It has the capacity to safely and sustainably disassemble 15,000 end-of-life vehicles annually, marking a significant milestone in Tata Motors’ sustainable initiatives.
The Surat RVSF, developed and operated in partnership with Shree Ambica Auto, is dedicated to scrapping end-of-life passenger and commercial vehicles from all brands. Building on the success of similar facilities in Jaipur and Bhubaneshwar, this launch reinforces Tata Motors’ dedication to responsible end-of-life vehicle scrapping.
PB Balaji, Group Chief Financial Officer, Tata Motors, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “Sustainability is our guiding force, shaping our vision and actions. Today, I am thrilled to witness the launch of the Re.Wi.Re. facility in Surat, a vital step on our transformative journey towards responsible end-of-life vehicle scrapping. With our world-class recycling processes, we aim to minimize waste for a brighter future. These decentralized facilities are poised to benefit our customers, stimulate economic growth, create employment opportunities, and meet the demand for eco-friendly vehicle scrapping.”
Tata Motors opens registered vehicle scrapping facility in Surat. Photo courtesy of Tata Motors.
Re.Wi.Re. stands as a cutting-edge facility specifically designed for dismantling end-of-life passenger and commercial vehicles of all brands, emphasizing eco-friendly practices. The facility is fully digitalized, featuring dedicated cell-type and line-type dismantling areas for commercial and passenger vehicles, respectively, all of which operate seamlessly and paperlessly.
Furthermore, specialized stations ensure the safe dismantling of various components, including tyres, batteries, fuel, oils, liquids, and gases. Every vehicle undergoes a meticulous documentation and dismantling process tailored to meet the unique requirements of passenger and commercial vehicles, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and the safe disposal of all components. In essence, the Re.Wi.Re. facility represents a groundbreaking stride toward fostering sustainable approaches within the automotive sector.